Which of the following hormones commonly increases in the plasma of older individuals due to an inadequate dietary intake of calcium?
A)estrogen
B)progesterone
C)parathyroid hormone
D)calcitonin
E)insulin

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Inadequate dietary intake of calcium leads to an increase in plasma parathyroid hormone levels, which stimulates bone resorption and increases calcium release from bones. This is a common phenomenon observed in older individuals who have an increased risk of osteoporosis. Estrogen and progesterone levels decrease with age, and calcitonin levels have no significant change with calcium intake. Insulin is involved in glucose metabolism and has no direct role in calcium regulation.

Which of the Following Hormones Commonly Increases in the Plasma